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Open House: Where curiosity begins. 25 April

Scottish Ensemble

Scottish Ensemble: Rising Sound

with The Choir of Keble College, Oxford
25 Apr 2026 Multiple times
25 Apr 2026

Strings and voice combine in music that moves, connects and inspires.

Experience the new Sohmen Concert Hall for the first time as Scottish Ensemble perform music for strings, including an excerpt from Tchaikovsky’s much loved Serenade for Strings, in a unique, personal, and deeply human performance.

The Choir of Keble College join Scottish Ensemble for Caroline Shaw’s And the swallow which explores antiphonal textures and imitative effects. 

Take your seat, connect with the music moving before you, and hear this space come to life. 

Please note, this is an excerpt from the full-length Impulse: Music in Motion performance.  

Part of Open House, a free day of performances and events open to everyone.


Performers

Scottish Ensemble orchestra

Choir of Keble College choir


Repertoire

Nicola Matteis Alla Fantasia

Tchaikovsky Serenade for Strings (excerpt)

Caroline Shaw And the swallow

Secure your spot by booking a free ticket in advance. Arrive early to settle in. 

 

No ticket? No problem! Just drop in on the day.

 

No seats left? There's plenty to explore at Open House with pop-up events running all day throughout the building.

 

Suitable for all ages

 

A short excerpt - running for approximately 20 minutes

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